PwC’s Academy Launches Comprehensive CPE Qualified Programme On ESG

Jul 11 2023

PwC has developed a new ESG learning journey, the first of its kind on the local market, which offers a comprehensive programme for professionals to upskill themselves and obtain the right knowledge across the ESG landscape and in preparation for the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

We have heard a lot about the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) recently that will require large companies and listed SMEs to report on various sustainability matters in accordance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Beyond disclosures, the aim of this Directive is to foster responsible corporate behaviour and to anchor sustainable considerations in companies’ operations and corporate governance.

In this respect, organisations need to not only enhance their financial reporting processes, but understand how sustainability matters affect their business more broadly, and craft a strategy to respond to these pressures. Along this journey, data is sure to be a pain point for most companies, as is the knowledge required to understand which impacts are material and how best to measure and report on the multiple metrics that need to be published and independently verified.

In recognition of this reality, PwC’s learning programme is being launched at the end of September, to help companies and SMEs become ESG-ready, while offering Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours to professionals.

Since many companies are in the early stages of their ESG journey, this upskilling programme is aimed at supporting the transformation that is likely to be needed, and consists of best practices that can help organisations in their strategic reinvention, reimagined reporting and ESG business transformation. This comprehensive corporate ESG programme will take place at PwC’s Academy in Qormi, and consists of nine (9) face-to-face CPE sessions, three (3) dedicated towards ESG essentials, three (3) focusing more on the ESG reporting and a final three (3) sessions on ESG strategy and transformation.

The full bundle covers completion of twenty-three (23) CPE qualified hours. Alternatively, one can opt for just the ‘Essentials’ bundle which covers four (4) sessions (An introduction to ESG, The Environmental Pillar, The Social Pillar and The Governance Pillar) or for the ‘Advanced’ bundle covering the remaining five (5) sessions (CSRD in Practice, ESG in Taxation, ESG Strategy and Transformation, ESG Technology and a final ESG application workshop). One can also opt to register for one or more sessions individually.

Are you ready? CPE is the continuation for professional education credits in order to remain a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA). The aim is to maintain and develop the qualities required in their working lives to continue professional education. Normally a completion of at least 30 CPE credit hours of either structured or unstructured learning during the calendar year is required. To book a CPE bundle or discover more of PwC’s ESG learning offerings visit their website here.

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Gozo Wins Its First Medal At The International Island Games In Guernsey

Jul 10 2023

In a momentous moment for the island of Gozo, Gozitan athlete Lara Calleja has won the island’s first medal, securing silver in the Women’s Sport Trap competition at the Guernsey International Island Games 2023.

With a score of 67/100, Lara Calleja’s exceptional performance in Guernsey is definitely something to celebrate for Gozo and the entire country.

Following Calleja’s performance, Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri took to Facebook to congratulate the athlete, calling it “a historic moment for all of us” before going on to express the country’s pride in the Gozitan athlete.

This year, the Gozo Island Games Association is being represented by 40 athletes set to compete in athletics, cycling, shooting, swimming, table tennis, triathlon and football.

Massive congratulations to Lara Calleja and the rest of our local athletes!

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First Look At Malta Revealed in Joaquin Phoenix’s Napoleon Trailer

Jul 10 2023

Cinephiles and Maltese patriots alike have finally been gifted the first look at Malta in the first trailer for Ridley Scott’s Napoleon biopic starring award-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix.

Produced by Apple Studios, the film not only features an exceptional cast of familiar faces and rising stars, but a host of jaw-dropping Maltese locations such as Valletta, Fort Ricasoli, Mdina, Attard, Senglea and Mellieha.

The film will explore the rise of one history’s greatest political and military forces in Napoleon Bonaparte and is Scott’s third time working in Malta after 1996’s White Squall in 1996 and the unforgettable Gladiator in 2000.

The film is set to premiere in late November 2023 so if you’re a history buff, cinephile, Phoenix fan or simply want to see Malta on the big screen, make sure you check it out!

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Malta’s Population Up By 4.2% By End Of 2022 With Over 542,000 People

Jul 10 2023

According to the data revealed by the National Statistics Office, Malta and Gozo’s estimated total population stood at 542,051 by the end of 2022.

This means that the country’s total population was up by 4.2% when compared to the previous year, driven by a total net migration of 21,798 persons.

Third country nationals made up 83.1 per cent of the total net migrants in 2022, with 65.8% of this sample being men.

The natural increased reaching the lowest value over the past 15 years, at 79, the result of 4,309 resident live births and 4,230 resident deaths in the reference year.

The NSO also revealed that, by the end of 2022, nearly 53% of total residents were male. An accumulated 15.1% of the entire population was under the age of 18 while 18.6% was aged 65 and over.

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